Iris - Name Meaning — Is Your Name Helping You?

Updated December 21, 2024

Alphabetical First Name Meaning Index

• Your first name of Iris has given you an idealistic nature with a desire to help others.
   
• Your initiative often causes you to be the first to act when you see a need.
   
• Since you are impressionable and receptive, you feel the misfortunes of others very keenly.
   
• However, this name makes it awkward for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings with finesse and diplomacy to the extent that your candid, sometimes blunt, manner of speaking creates misunderstandings with others.
   
• Being somewhat self-centred, you learn through your own experiences, as you rarely take advice from others.
   
• Yet, you are sensitive and very easily hurt and offended.
   
• You long for praise and appreciation for your efforts, but others find it difficult to understand you.
   
• You dislike monotony and system and enjoy being creative in an inventive way whether it be in interior decorating, music, art, crafts, or other endeavours that require versatility and skill.
   
• You are imaginative and visionary, somewhat of a perfectionist, yet the results of your efforts often fall short of your high expectations.
   
• A leadership position appeals to you because you would enjoy directing others rather than being directed.
   
• Your feelings are strong and you tend to react intensely to situations.

Iris - Detailed Meaning

Your name Iris has given you an idealistic nature with a desire to help others. Your initiative often causes you to be the first to act when you see a need. Your desire to help also makes you generous, sympathetic, and loyal in your friendships. Since you are impressionable and receptive, you feel the misfortunes of others very keenly. However, this name makes it awkward for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings with finesse and diplomacy to the extent that your candid, sometimes blunt, manner of speaking creates misunderstandings with others.
 
Although you know what is expected of you, you feel awkward and embarrassed when drawn into delicate situations that require extreme tact. Because of this lack of verbal expression, you experience inner feelings of frustration and repression which can cause you to retaliate.
 

 
This name creates a dual quality in that at times, you are compassionate and understanding and, at other times, unyielding and strong willed. Being somewhat self-centred, you learn through your own experiences, as you rarely take advice from others. Yet, you are sensitive and very easily hurt and offended. You long for praise and appreciation for your efforts, but others find it difficult to understand you.
 

 
If you perceive you are being taken advantage of, you can become overly critical and complaining. On the other hand, when understood, you can be very charming and affectionate, as you respond quickly to kindness and sympathy.
 

 
You dislike monotony and system and enjoy being creative in an inventive way whether it be in interior decorating, music, art, crafts, or other endeavours that require versatility and skill. You enjoy working with your hands. You are imaginative and visionary, somewhat of a perfectionist, yet the results of your efforts often fall short of your high expectations. A leadership position appeals to you because you would enjoy directing others rather than being directed.
 

 
Being impulsive, you make hasty decisions, which you often regret after you experience the results.
 

 
Your feelings are strong and you tend to react intensely to situations. This name tends to create a quick temper, mostly because an inability to express your thoughts and feelings with clarity leaves you feeling tongue-tied. The tension and frustration resulting from this restriction could cause you to suffer with severe headaches or sinus problems.
 

 
Because of your sensitive nervous system, over-stress and extreme tiredness could cause nervous disorders, seizures, fainting, or dizziness. You could also experience head tension such as headaches, weak eyes, or throat problems.
 

Health Analysis

• Because of your sensitive nervous system, over-stress and extreme tiredness could cause nervous disorders, seizures, fainting, or dizziness. You could also experience head tension such as headaches, weak eyes, or throat problems.